SCENARIO: You have just returned home from an IDPA practice when you hear your kids screaming as a gang breaks into your house.

PROCEDURE: Start seated at table, hands on Xs. Unloaded gun with all magazines in the range bag.

At signal retrieve your gun and magazines from the range bag. Load your gun and go to P1. At P1 engage T1-T2 with two shots, PP1 until it falls and move to P2. At P2 engage T3-T4 with two shoots, PP2–PP3 until it falls and move to P3. At P3 engage T5 - T6 with two shoots. Tactical priority and cover must be used for all shots.

PROCEDURE: Start facing up range at P1 with tire iron in strong hand and one knee on ground, firearm loaded to division capacity and holstered.

At signal stand up, turn, draw and engage T1-T2 in tactical priority while retreating to cover P2. At P2 engage T3-T4 then move to P3 and engage T5-T8 using cover. All targets (T1-T8) must be engage with 2 shots each. No shots allowed over the top of the car.

SCENARIO: Leaving Pipo’s Bar you withdraw money from the ATM machine. When you are surprised by several armed criminals. They demand your cash.

PROCEDURE: Start at P1 facing up range, hands on the ATM machine with cash in your weak hand.

At signal put the money in your pocket, turn and engage T1-T3 in tactical sequence (1-1-2-1-1) while retreating. Engage the remaining targets with 2 shots as they become visible while retreating to P6.

BERRYVILLE, Ark. – The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) announced that noted holster and accessories manufacturer, the Houston-based Comp-Tac Victory Gear, will be a major sponsor of the 2013 Puerto Rico IDPA National Championship taking place this weekend in Caguas, Puerto Rico.

The Puerto Rico IDPA Nationals have received significant support from the shooting sports industry. Along with Comp-Tac Victory Gear, the championship is being sponsored by Blade-Tech, Century International Arms, Fiocchi Ammunition, Fobus Holsters & Pouches, Safariland, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement and Smith & Wesson.

“IDPA in Puerto Rico is taking off and, thanks to the generous support of sponsors like Comp-Tac, our National Championship is growing into an important major match for both international and U.S. shooters,” said Max Rivera, match director for the Puerto Rico IDPA Nationals.

Hosted by the RL Shooting Club and organized by Rivera and assistant match director Tom Yost of Smith & Wesson, this year’s Puerto Rico IDPA Nationals will bring together over 150 top shooters from Costa Rica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United States and Venezuela. The match will take place on March 16 and 17.

“Comp-Tac is committed to supporting IDPA at home and abroad. We are excited to be a part of IDPA growing internationally and are proud to be a major sponsor of the 2013 Puerto Rico IDPA Nationals,” said Gregg Garrett, owner and president of Comp-Tac Victory Gear.

The 2013 Puerto Rico IDPA National Championship will feature a 12-stage course of fire with a round count of 190. Registration for the match is open and slots are still available. The match fee is just $120.

Complete match information, including registration, hotel information and firearms permitting information can be found at www.IDPAPR.com.

For more information on IDPA, the 2013 Puerto Rico IDPA National Championship or to find a club near you, visit www.IDPA.com. You can also connect with IDPA online by following @OfficialIDPA on Twitter, like ShootIDPA on Facebook, watch IDPA TV, or check for regular updates on the DOWN ZERO Blog.

BERRYVILLE, Ark. – Safariland, a leading holster manufacturer and longtime supporter of the shooting sports, will be a major sponsor of the International Defensive Pistol Association’s (IDPA) 2013 Puerto Rico IDPA National Championship taking place in Caguas, Puerto Rico on March 16 and 17.

The Puerto Rico IDPA Nationals have received significant support from the shooting sports industry. Along with Safariland, the championship is being sponsored by Blade-Tech, Century International Arms, Comp-Tac Victory Gear, Fiocchi Ammunition, Fobus Holsters & Pouches, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement and Smith & Wesson.

In addition to sponsoring the championship, Safariland will be represented in the competition by Team Safariland member Bobby McGee.

“We are grateful to Safariland and all our sponsors for their generous support of the Puerto Rico IDPA Nationals. Safariland has always been a proud supporter of the shooting sports and it will be a great pleasure to welcome Team Safariland’s Bobby McGee to Puerto Rico,” said Max Rivera, match director for the Puerto Rico IDPA Nationals.

Hosted by the RL Shooting Club and organized by match director Max Rivera and assistant match director Tom Yost of Smith & Wesson, this year’s Puerto Rico IDPA Nationals will bring together over 150 top shooters from Costa Rica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United States and Venezuela.

“The Puerto Rico IDPA Nationals is expanding IDPA’s international presence and emerging as a key early season match for shooters. We are proud to be one of the sponsors and wish Team Safariland members good luck and a fun, safe match for all,” said Scott Carnahan, VP of Safariland and Bianchi.

The 2013 Puerto Rico IDPA National Championship will feature a 12-stage course of fire with a round count of 190. Registration for the match is open and slots are still available. The match fee is just $120.

Complete match information, including registration, hotel information and firearms permitting information can be found at www.IDPAPR.com.

U.S. shooters interested in competing in the Puerto Rico IDPA Nationals should register by March 10 in order to insure their firearms permitting paperwork is processed in time for the match.

For more information on IDPA, the 2013 Puerto Rico IDPA National Championship or to find a club near you, visit www.IDPA.com. You can also connect with IDPA online by following @OfficialIDPA on Twitter, like ShootIDPA on Facebook, watch IDPA TV, or check for regular updates on the DOWN ZERO Blog.

BERRYVILLE, Ark. – IDPA shooters looking to experience the excitement and challenge of international competition should look no further than the upcoming Puerto Rico IDPA National Championship taking place in Caguas, Puerto Rico on March 16 and 17.

Hosted by the RL Shooting Club and organized by match director Max Rivera and assistant match director Tom Yost of Smith & Wesson, one of the major match sponsors, this year’s Puerto Rico IDPA Nationals will bring together over 150 top shooters from Costa Rica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United States and Venezuela.

“IDPA competition is really taking off in Puerto Rico thanks to the hard work of Max Rivera and local IDPA members focused on making the U.S. territory a shooting destination for our competitors,” said Joyce Wilson, executive director of the International Defensive Pistol Association.

“Over the last few years IDPA has seen incredible growth and with IDPA clubs in 54 countries the demand for more matches with an international flavor has never been greater,” added Wilson. “The Puerto Rico IDPA Nationals gives American IDPA members with little to no experience competing outside the U.S. the opportunity to experience a true international competition without really having to leave the country.”

The 2013 Puerto Rico IDPA National Championship will feature a 12-stage course of fire with a round count of 190. Registration for the match is open and slots are still available. The match fee is just $120.

In addition to major match support from Smith & Wesson, the Puerto Rico National Championship is being sponsored by Blade-Tech, Century International Arms, Comp-Tac Victory Gear, Fiocchi Ammunition, Fobus Holsters & Pouches and Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement.

Complete match information, including registration, hotel information and firearms permitting information can be found at www.IDPAPR.com.

For more information on IDPA, the 2013 Puerto Rico IDPA National Championship or to find a club near you, visit www.IDPA.com. You can also connect with IDPA online by following @OfficialIDPA on Twitter, like ShootIDPA on Facebook, watch IDPA TV, or check for regular updates on the DOWN ZERO Blog.